Is the sky the limit? Advances in aviation during World War I brought the limit much closer than before. Countries around the world were affected by flight in the Great War, including adapting by changing tactical locations and patterns.

Concepts

aviation, air, world war i, post world war i, causes of world war i, airplanes, communication technology, integrating technology

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a unit on the air force or the use of new technologies during World War I
• Work with the science or engineering department to explain aviation in even more detail after watching the video

Classroom Considerations

• Serves as part of a series on technology and warfare

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Builds primary source analysis skills
• Discusses the evolution of aviation during World War I in well-researched detail

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7